The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) organized two webinars in partnership with the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) and the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB), to help participants break into the US market. The project is being implemented by Deloitte Consulting.

The first webinar explained participants on the ways to comply with the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) regulations. Experts on the classifications applicable to PPE exports and the FDA’s Emergency Use Authorization engaged with participants and walked them through the process.

The second webinar featured in-depth discussions with US experts on market demand for PPE, including federal demand, distribution chains, and how to sell to the US federal government. Participants learned about the government’s acquisition rules and examined criteria to consider feasibility of PPE manufacturing.